Understanding Football

Football, also known as soccer in some regions, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal. This lesson will explore the basic rules, including offside, fouls, and the role of the referee.

Basic Rules

• The game is played in two halves of 45 minutes each.
• Each team can make up to three substitutions.
• Offside rule: A player is offside if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent when the ball is played to them.

Understanding these rules is crucial for both players and fans alike.